Genisa Wine Bar

“I’ve been to Genisa Wine Bar multiple times, and every visit has been fantastic. The spicy Italian pizza is absolutely incredible—perfectly cooked with great flavor and just the right amount of heat. The service is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which keeps me coming back. One of my favorite parts of the restaurant is the outdoor patio. It’s a great place to relax, enjoy a glass of wine, and spend time with friends or family. Consistently great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere make Genisa Wine Bar one of my favorite spots. Highly recommended!!”

“Went for my anniversary dinner today and everything tasted truly delicious 😋. The staff and waiter was so friendly and attentive! Best food in town!!!! I can’t wait to come back! I got a blackberry lemonade, and that was truly delicious with an artichoke and kale dip and a fig and prosciutto pizza. As well as a lasagna! Very fresh ingredients and beautiful flavor! They even served us A champagne for our special occasion. We went again! And it was so yummy 😋! Got the ragú and pepperoni pizza 🍕 and took home a lemon cello cake 🍰! They were all super delicious. Service was excellent too”

“We decided to go to Genisa because we were tired of the same old Janesville chain restaurants, we didn’t go in with big expectations. BUT, we came out pleasantly surprised and extremely happy and satisfied. It can feel like restaurant service of late it taking a sharp downturn in how they treat guests, but I can say we were very happy with our server and service from all of the staff, who were all very friendly. The food was also fantastic specifically the pepperoni pizza, lasagna and garlic bread. I will definitely be back for those. Unfortunately the cobbler was lacking for me, I wish it had more crunch, but of course that’s personal preference. Regardless, we will be returning, and I hope they can replicate our first experience again.”

“We were in Janesville on a summer weekend and wanted to eat somewhere with a patio, and someone recommended this place - oh my goodness, I felt like we were transported to Italy, what an experience! In a historic brick building on the river, with patio umbrellas and people enjoying wine and spritzes, the setting is magical. Our server Claire knew the menu and wine selection well and gave us great suggestions, really helpful. We had heard about their wood fired pizzas, and with their pillowy sourdough crust, they were indeed pretty incredible. Our group ordered the Salsiccia, generously sprinkled with excellent fennel pork sausage, one with crispy little pepperoni cups, and the fig and prosciutto, which was an amazing contrast of flavors and textures, so good. My husband cannot pass up gnocchi if it’s on the menu, and this Loaded Baker Potato version was especially rich and creamy. We were too full for dessert, but as the server brought out an impressively towering slice of chocolate cake to a couple at the next table, our jaws dropped - something to save room for next time!”

“Had a wonderful time. I've wanted to stop by forever and yesterday was finally the day! From walking up to the stylish building to the friendly staff greeting us the second we walked it, everything was just as I wanted it. The atmosphere was laid back with a taste of swanky, the food was incredible... I loved it all. Garlic bread, citrus olives, rosemary mixed nuts, pizza, and the potato gnocchi... was wonderful start to finish. Our server was friendly and the perfect balance of attentive and letting us have our privacy. Will gladly be back again!”